Love Must Make Sacrifices in War

Rating: 4.5/5

Summary: It has been months since Day & June went their separate ways at the end of Prodigy. Though they still care for each other, Day doesn’t want to burden June with his fatal prognosis. A peace treaty is being negotiated between the Republic and the Colonies when a tragedy strikes. Plague has spread throughout the Colonies and they’re blaming the Republic. The only hope for a cure seems to be Eden, but Day has already sacrificed his whole family for the Republic, can he let them take Eden? A full blown war with the Colonies seems imminent.

So it’s been like two years since I read Prodigy. I barely remember what happened, but I remember Day & June and how much I loved them as individuals and as a couple. Nevertheless, Champion drew me in right away and it was so cool to be in this world again. It had just enough reminders of previous events that I wasn’t confused at all. I also love how there’s red font in this book, just yes! Though my eyes might have been playing tricks on me, was June’s part green or black??? I couldn’t tell.

The dual perspectives of June & Day not only complement each other, but it gives two different viewpoints to work from. June is heavily involved in politics throughout this book, whereas Day is leading some of the Patriots or trying not to die in a hospital. Make no mistake, this way an emotional journey, I was never sure if Day was going to make it with his headaches getting worse. When he passed out I thought that was it. My heart stopped a bit. Lu’s description of chronic pain floored me. I have my own experiences with constant headaches and her description is pretty spot on. I almost cried at how much I could understand Day.

I loved the romance in this book. Day & June are crazy attracted to each other and it made my heart sing. At the same time, there’s also a bitter edge to it because of everything they went through in the hands of the Republic. I just love them so much. I also felt bad for Anden, he’s a sweet guy and I hope he finds someone to help him share his burden of running the country.

The plot kept me intrigued the whole time. I loved all the emotions and while some of the politics were boring, I still enjoyed it. Politics are so frustrating, yet interesting so I related to June a lot. I found the Antarctican society so cool and I would love a spin off series about their society. The fight scenes were tense and I loved how crazy they could get. This book was a little slow in the beginning, but once the shit comes, it stays and it doesn’t relent. Lu does a great job by ending most the chapters in small cliffhangers, some more effective than others.

So that epilogue. All the tears. Sniffs. Please write something for after that!!!